Not guilty for reason of insanity is a full acquittal of criminal charges. Does that mean it’s a get out of jail free card? Turns out it's much more complicated. Olachi Etoh first started hearing voices in 2009. It hit its peak five years later, when she thought she was experiencing a terrorist attack at Chicago O’Hare airport. Her reaction landed her in Cook County Jail for a year awaiting trial. 

 

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Not guilty for reason of insanity is a full acquittal of criminal charges. Does that mean it&rsquo;s a get out of jail free card? Turns out it's much more complicated. Olachi Etoh first started hearing voices in 2009. It hit its peak five years later, when she thought she was experiencing a terrorist attack at Chicago O&rsquo;Hare airport. Her reaction landed her in Cook County Jail for a year awaiting trial.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Please note, In Recovery contains mature themes and may not be appropriate for all listeners.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Click this link for a list of current sponsors and discount codes for this show and all Lemonada shows go to <a href="http://lemonadamedia.com/sponsors">lemonadamedia.com/sponsors</a>.
&nbsp;
Have an addiction-related question? We want to hear from you! Call 833-4-LEMONADA (833-453-6662) or submit your question through this form: &nbsp;<a href="http://bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions">bit.ly/inrecoveryquestions</a>
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To follow along with a transcript and/or take notes for friends and family, go to <a href="http://www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery">www.lemonadamedia.com/show/in-recovery</a> shortly after the air date.
&nbsp;
Follow Dr. Harrison on Twitter, IG, and FB @naharrisonmd
&nbsp;
Stay up to date with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram at @LemonadaMedia.&nbsp;
&nbsp;
Joining Lemonada Premium is a great way to support our show and get bonus content. Subscribe today at <a href="http://bit.ly/lemonadapremium">bit.ly/lemonadapremium</a>

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